The California State Assembly on Thursday passed legislation extending tax credits for the entertainment industry. The 70–4 vote approved a bill granting a two–year extension to the California Film & Television Tax Credit Program. Assembly Member Felipe Fuentes, D-Montebello, the bill's author, had originally sought a five-year extension ...

MTV continues to promote from within following the success of scripted shows such as “Awkward” and “Teen Wolf.” The network announced Tuesday it was giving Justin Levy (pictured) and Clay Spencer, its co-heads of scripted programming, the titles of senior vice president, scripted series programming. “Justin and Clay have taken ...

Despite lawmakers’ attempts to crack down on pay-for-representation scams, some management companies are continuing the practice. The Los Angeles City Attorney’s Office recently brought a seven-count complaint against Candace Vanessa Brewington for operating an advance-fee representation service. Three victims are named in the court documents—two actors in their ...